Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,303, Samuel Foster, S.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
S.C.
Foster, Samuel Barbara
W. 7,303
CONTENTS

1811 Feb 10 Columbia School
Mr. Lang 14 C. Riggs L. W. Atty He receives Sept 1860 No 652.
Rev. James Paton, June 13/60

Miss. James Jackson, June 13/60
100 P. 10 P. 11 P. 12 P. 13 P. 14 P. 15 P. 16 P. 17 P. 18 P. 19 P. 20

State of Georgia } S.S. County of White }
On this 14 th day of May A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and and Sixty Seven, personally appeared before me Clerk of the Superior Court of White County State of Georgia, the same being a Court of record Robert Foster a legal heir of Samuel and Barbara Foster, aged and duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the Son of Samuel and Barbara Foster deceased. Barbara Foster who was a pensioner on the roll of the Army at Savannah State of Georgia, and whose pension Certificate is herewith attached, that she resided in White County State of Georgia at her Son Robert Foster's since the 1st day of January A.D. 1861, until her death 29 th day of January 1865, when she departed this life, and that her means of subsistence was furnished by her Son Robert Foster, and that she or he has not done any against the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause, and that she Barbara Foster my Mother was last paid her pension on the 4 th day of September A.D. 1859. This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of his- or her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension Certificate, such as she, or he may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office, to substantiate her original claim, and to draw the balance due.
Robert his Foster mark
Also personally appeared Jacob Deal and E. F. Starr residents of White County, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they are friends and that Robert Foster made his mark to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe he is the Son , legal heir of Barbara Foster, that he represents himself to be, and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Jacob Deal E. F. Starr
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 day of May A.D. 1867 And I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
M c Pherson Clerk Superior Court White Co

I Robert Foster do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will hereafter faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder. That I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God
Attest
Robt his Foster mark
M c Hughes Clerk Supr Court White Co Ga

January 16, 1914.
Hon. Wyatt Aiken,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Aiken:
In response to your communication of the fourteenth instant, requesting information for Mrs. T. F. Abercrombie of Willington, South Carolina, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in claim, W. File No. 7,303, Rev. War, show that Barbara Foster widow of Samuel Foster applied for a pension October 15, 1857, while ninety-five years of age, and a resident of Habersham County, Georgia. She stated that her husband served in Colonel Anderson's regiment of South Carolina troops, and her claim was allowed for his service of eight months and twenty days as a Private of Cavalry, dates of enlistment and discharge and particulars of service not stated.
Samuel Foster married near Laurens, in Laurens District, South Carolina, October 10, 1786, Barbara Garmon. He died September 16, 1829, at Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, and she died January 29, 1865, at Brier Creek, White County, Georgia, where she had resided with her son Robert Foster who was seventy years of age in 1867, and the only one of their ten children whose name is stated. There is no further family data.
Very truly yours,
G. M. Saltzgaber.
Commissioner.

No 419 Lib. O
Paid 21 st April 1785 to Mr. Samuel Foster for Forty eight pounds 9/6 1/4 Sterling duty done in the Militia in 1779 & 1783, and for a horse for Militia use, p account audited.
Principal £48..9..6 1/4 Interest £2..7..3
No 28
O.419 No 28 21 st April '85
Mr Samuel Foster his Acct. of Militia Duty for Capt Pickens' Pay Bills from 1779, to 1783 inclusive, and for a Horse for Militia use in 1779, also for Duty for Col Anderson's Return. — Amotg to Wight, 82 days on Horse £82. — — —
Duty beside for } Col Anderson's Re } 181. — — —
A Bay Mare 76:16:8 Curry £339:6:8 Atg 48:9/6 1/4
State of S Carolina Dr To Samuel Foster For duty in the Militia for Pay Bills from 1779 to 1783 done alternately 45 days
37
Days 82 on Horse as private 20-£82. Duty beside for Col. Anderson's Return 181. A Bay Mare for Certificate £1250 p An 76:6:8 Curry £339:6:8 Atg £48:9:6 1/4
Received the 21 st April 1785 full satisfaction for the above account in Indent No 419. Lib. O. for £48.9.6 1/4 Atg. Samuel Foster

Comptroller General's Office
Columbia S.C. Novr 24 th 1857
Dear Sir,
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy from the Records of this Office. — Given under my hand
No Seal of Office
M. R. Schutt Dep. Comp. Genl

Payment to be made at Savannah by
Wm H. Davidson, Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Georgia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 229. Vol. H
G. N. Getty
Clerk.

Q 8 A.H.R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Barbara Foster, widow of Samuel Foster, who was a _____ private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty-Six, _____ dollars and _____ ten _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this nineteenth day of January— one thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine.
J. Rosen
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned,
W. W. Wherry Commissioner of Pensions.
Annual due on this certificate from 4th March 1848
Annual due on this certificate from 4th March 1848

Barbara Foster widow of Samuel Habersham Co. Georgia
Admitted Act July 7, 1838. at rate of $36.10 c per annum, for 8 months and 20 days' service as private of Cavalry - commencing 4 th March 1836 - omitting two years -
Pay widow
Certificate to
H. C. Spalding
Washington,
D. C.

State of Georgia } Personally came Isaac Shelton Putnam County } aged Eighty five years of age the after being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith on Oath that he has been intimately acquainted with Samuel Foster from his deponents early youth, and always understood that he had performed a great deal of service in the Revolutionary War, in the State of South Carolina, and that he has often seen him last found at public Celebrations such as that of 4 th of July 76. and regarded him and honoured as one of the heroes of 76. who gave his time and service in behalf of liberty and independence. Affiant further says that he has often heard him narrate and speak of the exploits he performed in service, and the hardships and toils he underwent, and recollects well that no man doubted the fact of his having performed valuable service in said War. Affiant also further states and says that this same Samuel Foster is the identical Man who was the husband of the said Barbara Foster who is now applying for a Pension as his widow, and who resides in Habersham County State of Georgia, and that he the said affiant knew them to live together for thirty years as husband and wife, and from said Union they ten (10) Children. Affiant further says that he never was acquainted with any other Samuel Foster who was old enough to have performed duty in the Revolutionary War, and thinks Barbara is justly entitled to a Pension for any records of evidence in his favour.
Isaac his  X Shelton mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 th day of January 1858. and I certify the above named Affidavit may be relied on for truth and honesty. and that I am not interested in the result of this Claim
E. Williams J.P.
State of Georgia } I William C Price Clerk County of Rabun } of the Superior Court do here by certify that Elisha Melborn Melhorn Seigneur signature appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 18 th day of Jan'y 1858
William C Price C.S.C.
Affidavit of Isaac Melhorn

Sam. Foster
Certificate of Service
Fees $2.00

Comptroller General's Office Columbia S.C. Oct 25 th 1958
I hereby certify that
I have examined the Military Rolls of the Revolutionary war, and have not been able to find but the one account "Book D 4-19" in name of "Samuel Foster".
Given under my hand
Seal of Office
Wm R. Smith Dep. Comptroller

Recy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7303
Barbara Foster
Widow
Samuel Foster
Prvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 29/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 246
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.
No. 15.485.
Barbara Foster, Wis:
Samuel,
Geo
Act. 7 th July, 1838
* C. L. Williams
his Nov. 10 th 1857 " Dec. 19 th "
C. L. Williams, Feb. 8. 1858
Same July 20/58
Same, Oct. 12/58
See Int. Dec 11/58
H. C. Shalring
F. S. Williams
Parsons Antiochee

Nacoochee Ga
May 3 rd 1858
Rev. Geo. C. Whiting
Dear Sir
Please find Enclosed Miss Isaac Shelton's Amended Affidavit and Heirane Dillingham's, in proof of the death of Samuel Foster, as well as the proof of his wife Barbara's first Widowhood.
Barbara Foster's Claim was filed 10 th Nov. 1857.
I have not the number, as it was not mentioned
Yours Truly
C. S. Williams

9.713 Georgia
Barbara Foster, widow of Samuel who was a private in the Revolution,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 18 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of January '59 and sent to
H. C. Spaulding Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book H. Vol. 1 Page 221.

Macoochu Ga
Decr 23 rd 1858
Hon Geo E. Whiting
Dear Sir
Yours of the 7 th Inst is before me, and contents noted.
The application of Mrs. Rachel Forster is under the act of 7 th July 1838, and Number 15,485 as reported to me 12 th Oct 1858.
Very Respectfully C. S. Williams

Dear J. R. [?], 11 th June 1860
Sir
Will you do me the favour to answer to me (if you can) the ques- tion propounded in the enclosed letter & other
Yrs Respectfully James Jackson

Department of the Interior January 14 th 1859.
Sir,
I have considered the claim of Barbara Foster widow of Samuel Foster for a pension under Act July 7 th 1838, upon which an appeal has been taken from your decision.
I am of the opinion that the evidence establishes in a satisfactory manner, the identity of the soldier, the date of the marriage in 1786, and the date of the soldier's death. A certificate of pension should therefore be issued to the widow Barbara Foster. The papers which accompanied your report are herewith returned to your office.
I am, very respectfully, Your Obs t Serv t
J. Thompson Secretary.
Hon. G. C. Whiting Comm t of Pensions.

Nacoochee Ga
Jan'y 21st 1858
How Rev. C. Whiting
Dear Sir
Please find Enclosed
Mr Isaac Shelton's affidavit which you instructed me to secure. I find that, or nearly all of his former Foster acquaintances is dead.
Mr Shelton was intimately acquainted with him from his youth. The acknowledgment of the Power of Attorney was on 10th November 1857. There is no number mentioned, you will please give me the number, as I can have it to refer to hereafter.
Will you please give me a copy of such other evidence to be made as I am unacquainted with the form of ordinance to be made.
And oblige
Respectfully
C. S. Williams

Affidavit of Isaac Hilton
202

State of Georgia } Personally Came Isaac Shelton Rabun County } who after being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith on oath by way of amended affidavit to the one he has already made and on file as replied to by you on the 8th February 1858. that the Claimant Barbara Foster was the wife of the Samuel Foster referred to in the affidavit in your possession and in the Certificate of the Comptroller General of South Carolina. and that she Barbara is now the widow of the said Samuel Foster, having never married since the death of her husband Samuel Foster, which occurred in the fall of 1829. at Clayton in the County and State aforesaid
Isaac his  X Shelton mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13 th day of March 1858. and I certify that the above named affiant may be relied on for truth and honesty, and that I am not interested in the result of this Claim
Seal of Georgia Macon County
Thos K Forester J.P.
I McBride Clerk Superior Court in and for the County above mentioned do hereby certify that Thos K Forester Esq. whose signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the County and State afore said duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such are genuine and that he has no interest in the claim
Given under my hand and Seal of office this 24 April 1858 M c Bride C.

State of Georgia } Personally Came William M. Herring Rabun County } affiant  now one Hiram Dillingham aged Eighty - years who after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith on oath that they were intimately acquainted with Samuel Foster the husband of Barbara Foster for Over - years, and knew them to live together as Man and Wife, and from said Union they had ten Children, and that the said Samuel Foster died at Clayton in the County and State aforesaid in the fall of 1829, and that his wife Barbara now resides in Habersham County in this State, and is yet a widow, having never married since the death of her husband Samuel Foster. Affiant further says that it was reported and believed that Samuel Foster was a Revolutionary Soldier, and we knew him to be the husband of Barbara who has applied to the Com- -mission of Pensions for a Pension
Hiram his X Dillingham mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 th day of March 1858, and I certify that the above named affiant may be relied on for truth and honesty, and that I am not interested in the result of this Claim
Mason Grist J.P.

State of Georgia
Roberts County by J. M. C. Price Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the county above mentioned do hereby certify that Mason Christ Agee whose genuine signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same acting justice of the peace in and for the county and State of Georgia said duly commissioned and sworn and that all his official acts as such are genuine and that I have no interest in this claim under my hand and seal of office
and the name of William McKinney arraigned before assigned
This 24 April 1858
J. M. C. Price
C. L. C.
Official of Mason Christ Agee

George Garrison's affidavit. —

State of Georgia } Personally Came White, formerly Kennebec County } George Garrison Eighty eight Years who after being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith on oath, (by way of an amended affidavit to the one he has made and on file,) that he is unable to give the date of the Marriage of Samuel and Barbara Foster by the birth and age of his Brother Michael Garrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of January 1859. George his Garrison
And I certify that the above named affidavit may be relied on for truth and honesty and that I am not interested in the result of this claim, and that the above block in George Garrison name was made before signed. Thomas W. Sarratt
Georgia } S. W. L. Sumter Clerk White County } of the Superior Court of said county certify that
Thos W. Sarratt is an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned and qualified in and for said county Witness my hand and seal of said court this Jany 5 th 1859
(W. L. Sumter Clk. S.C.)

Brief in the case of Barbara Foster, widow of Samuel Habusham County and State of Georgia. act July 7. 1838.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Admitted by order of the Department Service, 8 months and 20 days as a private of Cavalry.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
N. C. Spalding Esq.
Name and residence of Agent
Washington, D. C.
Keddy Examining Clerk.

Wacousta No
May 31 st 1858
Dear Bro C. Whiting Dear Sir
Yours of the 22 d Inst is before me, and Contents noted,
The date of your letter acknowledging the receipt of the Application of Barbara Foster, as the widow of Samuel Foster was on the 10 th November 1857. It was filed under the act of Congress 7 th July 1838,
I have never had the number of her Application,
Will you please send me the number as I may want it hereafter.
Respectfully G. S. Williams

Stacoochee G.W.
Sept 28 th 1858
Dear Grose Whiting
Dear Sir
Yours of the 18 th Inst is before me and Contents noted -
The application of Barbara Foster as the widow of Samuel was filed on the 10 th November 1857 under the act of 7 th July 1838.
I have never had the etc. have written for it several times
The receipt of the application was in writing. Not printed as usual, and no.
Will you please send me the no. as well as other proofs to be made. I enclose the old Gentlemen whose Certificate I have but you, and will

acquainted with Samuel Foster Decease from his boyhood, he has died since I wrote you last,
Respectfully C. S. Williams

Nacoochee White Co Ga Jan 21st 1868
Hon J. H. Barrett Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Dear Sir
I enclosed you some time since Mrs Barbara Foster, wife of David Foster, a Revolutionary Soldier, Pension Certificate, which you required returned. I have not as yet any knowledge or information of its receipt by you, or action on it,
If received please advise me. Her Son Mr Robert Foster applied for bal due her during her life.
Your attention to the above will much oblige
Respectfully C. S. Williams

Nacoochee Ga Decer 3 rd 1857
Hon ble Geo. C Whiting Dear Sir
I have just
enclosed the services of Mr Samuel Foster dec d . The proof of marriage I sent you with the declarations.
Also please find proof of her former widowhood, and death of Samuel Foster her husband.
Any other proof required, shall have attention.
We find it difficult to find proof so far back, but our Mary Abing that saw the marriage
I can find any number that knew the deceased husband in his life time and knew him to be the husband of the Widow Barbara Foster.
Respectfully C. S. Williams

P.S.
Since writing the above I have withdrawn the proof of death and just Widowhood, as it was not proven.
C.S.W.

(B)
Letter of
H. C. Spaulding
Refer to in his letter
of appeal

Washington, Nov 29 th 1858.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Comr of Pensions.
Sir.
Your letter of 19 th Decr, 1857. in the case of Barbary Foster, widow of Samuel Foster, deceased, of Georgia, who is apply for a widow's revolutionary pension, points out certain objections to the admission of said claim: to wit; That proof of identity of her late husband as the soldier who performed the service certified to by Comptroller of South Carolina, is wanted.
In the first place, I now submit another certificate from the Comptroller, showing that there is but one Samuel Foster found on the Militia Rolls of his Office; in next place, we ask special attention to two affidavits of Isaac Shelton , certified as a credible witness dated respectively 18 th Jany 1858, and 13 th March 1858. This witness swears that he knew Samuel Foster  intimately from his early youth , (he is 80 years old) and that he always heard and and it was the common belief that said Foster performed a large amount of service in South Carolina; and he further swears positively to the fact that said  Samuel Foster  was the husband of the present applicant, Barbary Foster .
As to the marriage, I presume that the affidavit

of George Garrison will satisfy any fair minded man on this point. I cannot conceive how stronger testimony of that fact could be offered. If such evidence as that of Garrison is not satisfactory it is difficult to imagine what would be. Hiram Dillingham proves the death of Saul Foster the husband of the applicant in the fall of 1829, and that his wife Barbary Foster , the present applicant is now his widow. and that Samuel Foster was always reputed & believed to have been revolutionary Soldier. George Garrison also proves the widowhood and identity of the applicant; Shelton proves the same.
I respectfully ask for a re-examination of this case and a report to be made to me as early as convenient.
Very respectfully, Yours Oth. S. Root, H. C. Spalding Ally D

11.875 Georgia
Barbara Foster, widow of Samuel Foster, who died on the of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of $6. Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of January 1859. and sent to
H. C. Spaulding Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.
G. N. Doty
Clerk.
Recorded by Book _____
Vol. _____
Page _____

Affidavit of
George Garmon

State of Georgia ) Personally appeared before me Habersham County ) Isaac Bowen an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County George Garmon who being duly sworn deposeth and saith on oath that he saw Samuel Foster married to Barbary Garmon in the fall of 1786 near Laurence in Laurence District State of South Carolina by Thomas Farrow which was recorded in a bible owned by Samuel Foster and destroyed by fire when his house was burned up a few years thereafter And further I have known Barbary Foster widow of Samuel Foster before and since their marriage known them to live together as man and wife during his lifetime and that she has never married since but yet re- mains a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th October 1857
Isaac Bowen J.
his George D. Garmon mark
Georgia } I b H Sutton Clerk of the Habersham County } Court of Ordinary of said County do certify that Isaac Bowen before whom the foregoing affidavit of George Garmon was taken was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto appears to be genuine and that I have no interest in this case Witness my hand & seal of office this 24 th day of October 1857
G. H. Sutton Clerk G. H.

Application for restor- ation of rolls.
Barbara Foster deceased.
Late a Pensioner on the rolls at Savannah Ga. 7303 Idle No 6452
Respectful
Justus D. McCarty, Atty, Washington D.C.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls whose names have been dropped under the act of February 4 th 1862
State of Georgia County of White (formerly Habersham) On this 2 nd day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty, personally appeared before me Noah H. Palmer Ordinary & Ex-officio Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, Robert Foster, aged sixty four years, a resident of White County in the State of Georgia, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the only son known or heir of Mary Foster, who was a pensioner, on the roll of agency at Savannah Georgia, and whose pension Certificate is herewith returned, (by C. L. Williams her Atty as instructed by the Commission of Pensions) That he has resided since the 1 st day of January A.D. 1861, as follows, On Bun Crack in White County State of Georgia That his said Mother from the 1 st day of January A.D. 1861, to the date of her death January 29 th 1865 resided at follows on an Bun Crack White County State of Georgia. That during this period his said Mother's means of subsis- -tence were wholly dependent upon him, and that neither Applicant nor his said Mother has borne arms against the Government of the United States, or aided and neither Applicant nor his said Mother, has in any manner encou- -raged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with them Conso, and that his said Mother was last paid her pension in September 1859.

State of Georgia } On this 18th day of October 1887 Heubner County } Personally appeared before the Court of Ordinary Barbara Foster a resident of Heubner County and State of Georgia aged Ninety five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1838. entitled an Act. granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows that she is the widow of Samuel Foster, who was a private in the Militia in Col Andersons Regiment in South Carolina in the Revolutionary War, and served as private two years and upwards
She further say declares that she was married to the said Samuel Foster on the 10. tenth day of October in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty six. (1786) and that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Foster died on the 16th day of September 1829.
That she was not married to him prior to his for leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, at the time above stated.
Barbara her Foster mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before the Court of Ordinary
Georgia Heubner } Vice H Sutton Ordinary County }
I certify H. Sutton Clerk by office of the Court of Ordinary in and for said County hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Barbara Foster for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 28th day

of October 1857 and I have no interest or concern in this case
C. H. Sutton Esq. & his office Black C. O.
The Com te of Pensions will correspond with C. L. Williams Macovehee Esq. in relation to above claim
C. L. Williams
Declaration Barbara Smith
10/10/57 C. L. Williams
10/10/57 C. L. Williams
10/10/57 C. L. Williams

This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her or his name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension Certificate. Such as the Applicant may be entitled to under existing laws. reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. And I hereby appoint Francisco J. McClosky of Washington City D.C. My Attorney to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein without prosecution, as well as to receive
my Certificate when issued. I certify that the above and each and every part thereof is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Robert Foster this 10th day of March 1860.
Also appears John W. Meeks a resident of White County Georgia and H. J. Gleason a resident of White County Georgia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn say that they were present and saw Robert Foster make his mark to the foregoing declaration, and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim, and they further swear that this application was read over, and explained to applicant before he made his mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of March 1860. J. H. Calmes Ordinary
John W. Meeks H. J. Gleason

Oath of allegiance
I Robert Foster do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will hereafter faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder, that I will in like manner abide by & faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves so help me God
Robert his Foster mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 nd day of March 1870
Joseph S. Green Reuben Whitfield
J. H. Salmer Ordinary
I do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and Oath of Allegiance were read and explained to Robert Foster before he made his mark the testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court at Clearwater this second day
March A.D. 1870
J. H. Salmer or deputy Ex officio Clk. C. O.

Power of Atty from Barbara Foster to N. C. Spalinger

State of Georgia } I know all men by these White County } presents that I Barbara Foster of the County and State aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint H. C. Spaulding of Washington City D.C. my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the Pension Office of the United States for paying Pensions all of my Claim as widow of Samuel Foster Deceased, a Revolutionary Soldier and to transact all the business pertaining to the same in my name as fully as if I were present at the signing of the same.
Given under my hand and seal this 22 nd day of November 1858. Signed sealed and delivered } in presence of us —
Barbara for F. Foster mark
Thomas A. S. Craven — A. J. Howard
This is to Certify that I have transferred my agency in the Claim of Barbara Foster Widow of Samuel Foster Deceased Revolutionary Soldier of the United States to H. C. Spaulding Esq. of Washington City D.C. to transact all the business pertaining to the same as I might do myself if personally present. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
C. S. Williams for B
Thomas A. S. Craven A. J. Howard